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Considering Sulfur For Acne? Benefits, Side Effects, & More

Sulfur for acne isn’t new to the world of skincare. The element has been used in the battle for clear skin since ancient times and within Chinese…

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Spironolactone For Acne: How It Impacts Women’s Breakouts

Odds are that about half of the women you know have struggled with hormonal acne. Many of them have never even heard of spironolactone for hormonal…

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Zinc for Acne: Does It Work, and How Much Should You Take?

Acne vulgaris may seem like a never-ending battle against nature. Whether it’s hormonal acne, cystic acne, seasonal, stress-induced, or just plain…

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2 Types of Face Mapping to Improve Skin Health

The ancient practice of face mapping has gotten a facelift in recent years with its increasing popularity. Face mapping may play a part in clearing…

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Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Acne: Does it work?

Intermittent fasting (IMF) has been all the rage for weight loss, but have you ever considered it for skin health?  As a dermatologist, I want to…

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Chinese Medicine for Acne: 5 Steps to Heal Breakouts

If you’ve been struggling with chronic breakouts and would like to try a more natural treatment style, Chinese herbal medicine for acne may be a…

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Melatonin for Skin: The New Anti-Aging Secret?

In my dermatology research, I’m always looking for what’s coming up in skincare. After all, you deserve the best!  Melatonin is one product making…

Chinese Body Clock

The Chinese Body Clock & Your Skin: What You Need to Know

We hear a lot about the circadian rhythm, biological clocks, and optimal schedules for things like eating and working out. It seems like every few…

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The Skin Cycle & Your Period: Why You Break Out During PMS

Acne before your period is a common part of PMS. It can also coincide with your natural skin cycle. Let’s take a look at why it happens — and what…

Circadian Rhythm and the Skin

Skin & Circadian Rhythm [Optimize Your Skin Care + Sleep]

You may have heard of circadian rhythm before, but do you know what it is? Your circadian rhythm is the natural, internal process that governs many…